Lead Mechanical Engineer - Industrial

WSP • Meridian, ID

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About The Position

WSP’s Industrial Center of Excellence is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support industrial facility design in Food & Beverage, Federal, Pharma, Semiconductor, and other industrial sectors. The team works on new buildings, remodels, additions, and studies or evaluations of existing systems, helping clients adapt facilities and systems to changing goals through responsible, high-performing design. The position may be based in Boise, Idaho; Madison, Wisconsin; Overland Park, Kansas; Austin, Texas; or Houston, Texas.

The role leads and performs mechanical engineering work throughout project development, design, procurement, construction, and operation. It includes evaluating sites and mechanical systems; preparing designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and reports; coordinating with clients, owners, subcontractors, and other disciplines; and supporting compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and regulations. The engineer also contributes to project execution, quality control, team guidance, and business development, and may need to work schedules beyond a typical workweek and travel occasionally based on project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping design.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Ability to perform work requiring independent judgment and knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and code requirements.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to project work.
• Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design.
• Experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Knowledge of processes and concepts for reducing or eliminating hazardous substances or greenhouse-gas generation.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare facts with applicable regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of facility, structure, system, construction, and design matters under applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance to junior colleagues while adhering to QA/QC requirements.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, load calculations, mechanical design software such as AutoCAD and CAM, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for drawing conclusions from testing, data, calculations, and statistical analysis and developing effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and others to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Autodesk Revit, MEP, and/or Plant 3D.
• Membership in ASHRAE and IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration).

Responsibilities

• Guide the collection, compilation, and analysis of site, survey, drawing, and other project data.
• Apply mechanical engineering methods to identify improvements across project phases, from concept development through operation.
• Conduct engineering research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, buildings, infrastructure, and mechanical systems for compliance with rules, codes, standards, and permits.
• Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, cost estimates, phasing plans, and infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners, clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
• Manage mechanical design and construction activities from project inception through completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, materials, and phasing.
• Develop and incorporate technologies, monitoring devices, materials, models, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to support proper equipment and system installation and function.
• Provide technical assistance on automatic temperature control systems, air distribution, hydronic systems, and plumbing systems; apply knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, steam, compressed air, natural gas, and high-pressure water systems.
• Coordinate and monitor cross-functional project teams and project tasks, budgets, hours, expenses, materials, equipment, labor, calculations, permits, construction, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
• Coordinate, review, and approve installation design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare and present tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other visualizations to communicate complex data and analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, recommendations, and approaches to engineering, design, or construction issues and opportunities.
• Analyze field investigation data and contribute to action plans for higher-risk installation, equipment operation, and mitigation activities.
• Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and authorities on federally, state-, regionally, and locally funded projects, and support proposals and business development.
• Stay current with mechanical engineering techniques and practices; make responsible decisions about company funds and resources and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members and maintain strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control.
• Direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior